Buffalo, New York vs. Apex, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apex, North Carolina is 28.0% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $94,737 in Apex, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apex, North Carolina is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Apex
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Apex, NC
Compared to Buffalo, Apex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  312.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher